banquet

¹ban·quet

noun \ˈbaŋ-kwət, ˈban- also -ˌkwet\

Definition of BANQUET

1

: a sumptuous feast; especially : an elaborate and often ceremonious meal for numerous people often in honor of a person <a state banquet>

2

: a meal held in recognition of some occasion or achievement <an awards banquet>

Examples of BANQUET

1. They held a banquet in his honor.
2. <prepared a celebratory banquet for the graduating class>

Origin of BANQUET

Middle French, from Old Italian banchetto, from diminutive of banca bench, bank

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to BANQUET

Synonyms: feast, dinner, feed, regale, spread

Related Words: chow, mess, repast, table; blowout, carnival, festival, fete (or fête), gala, party, shindig; festivity; barbecue, clambake, cookout, fry, luau, roast; buffet, luncheon, smorgasbord

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